Vocational Assessment

Vocational Assessment

The purpose of a vocational assessment is to guide participants who need assistance deciding how to achieve financial independence through an individualized employment plan. The vocational assessor conducts a comprehensive assessment which includes standardized testing as well as mental health and domestic violence screening. Based on the assessment's results, the vocational assessor recommends the next GROW activity which best suits the goal(s) in the employment plan. Vocational assessment lasts up to one and a half days and includes a mental health screening and offer of domestic violence services.

Vocational assessment is an optional component. The GROW Case manager determine whether it will be more advantageous to refer a participant to vocational assessment or directly to other activities geared to achieve each participant's employment goal(s).